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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.14 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.14 and 89.09 is: 133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.14 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.14 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.14 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 26,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559.80/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.64

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